Originally posted by grhazelton I also have two MXs, one in basic black. With the winder and a fast 50mm they are a wonderful camera for street shooting I really like them, but each drains its meter cells rapidly, within a week or two. I've checked the tiny switch under the base plate with my DVOM and it seems to be operating properly. I left one with a supposedly highly regarded repair shop in the Atlanta area, told them of the problem and encouraged them to keep the camera for a few weeks to check whether their repair had worked. They did keep it and the repair didn't work. Have you encountered any problems with your MX? I guess it's time to send it and my LX with the sticky mirror off to Eric.
Do I understand that *both* your MX bodies have a battery drain within a week or two? That sure is unusual - just one doing so would be odd but both is truly bizarre. Have you tried different brands/packages of batteries? I also have two MX bodies and a set of button cells generally last for over a year of normal use (I have many cameras but my MX see the most use by a nautical mile). Sounds as if there is some kind of short, but it baffles me if *both* of yours are behaving that way.
I adore my LX, but it isn't reliable due circuit board issues. I've nearly purchased another many, many time but have just never pulled the trigger since the electronics issues seem to be becoming more prevalent as the years tick by. A brilliant camera by every right (it really is in my top-3 favs to shoot with) but in 10 or 20 more years there'll be a lot fewer "on the road" I'd wager.